Why Do You Need a Custom Fit
Need a heads up about why a custom fit is so important? The better the fit, the better your perform and the more likely your guard will be right where it needs to be if you take a blow to the head. Consider the facts:
- An estimated 1.6 million total concussions in the U.S. each year related to sports and recreation activities.
- Over 5 million teeth are knocked out each year. The lifetime cost to replace on tooth is approximately $20,000.
- Over 400,000 concussions among high school athletes were reported during the last school year.
- 10% of all contact sports participants get a concussion.
- The younger the concussed athlete, the longer the recovery time for a concussion.
- Brain injuries cause more deaths than any other sports injury, accounting for over 65% of all fatalities.
- An athlete who sustains a concussion is 4-6 times more likely to get a second one.